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Youth Olympics: Second gold for delighted Charnwood triathlete Ben Dijkstra
Ben Dijkstra said his Youth Olympic Games adventure had gone better than he could have ever dreamed after the Charnwood triathlete claimed his second gold medal in Nanjing.With men's individual gold...
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Judge lifts restraining order on Leicester city councillor Barbara Potter,...
A judge has lifted a restraining order imposed on a Leicester city councillor after she was acquitted of harassing her ex-partner.Barbara Potter was subjected to the one-year restriction in November,...
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Job-seeking graduate takes to streets of Leicester with a placard advertising...
A graduate is demonstrating his determination to find a job by standing in a busy Leicester street advertising his services.Motorists travelling into the city from London Road and Waterloo Way...
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Delays in Esteban Cambiasso deal but Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson...
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson said he was still hopeful of signing midfielder Esteban Cambiasso.There had been reports earlier this week that the 34-year-old Argentinian, who is a free agent...
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Gary Silke column: Impressive start for Leicester City, but tomorrow is...
One down, only 37 to go. Leicester City's first game back in the Premier League turned out to be a hugely enjoyable afternoon thanks to Chris Wood's late equaliser.It proved that picking up points at...
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Mother feared her daughter would be left blind after doctors found tumours in...
A mother has told how she feared her two-year-old daughter would be left blind after doctors found cancer in her eyes.Elise Siddons said she thought her daughter Luna Rose would never have a normal...
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Leicestershire Foxes' RL50 Cup hoeps dashed at Lancashire
Leicestershire's hopes of salvaging a disappointing season ended when they crashed out of the Royal London One-Day Cup.The Foxes lost by eight wickets against Lancashire at Old Trafford in their final...
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Woman, 96, who drove into Leicestershire cyclist Elaine Dunne, says she has...
A woman in her nineties who drove into two cyclists, killing one and leaving the other seriously injured, has told an inquiry she has no memory of the collision.Alice Ross apologised for the accident,...
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Leicester's mayor Peter Soulsby drenched in icy water - for charity.
Ever wanted to throw a bucket of icy water over Leicester's city mayor Sir Peter Soulsby?Well, you've been beaten to it.This morning Sir Peter agreed to take part in a charity craze sweeping across the...
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Leicester City fanzone: It's so good to be back!
Football is back, finally! And what a cracking match to get us under way. The Everton fans seemed a decent friendly bunch and added to a real carnival atmosphere.And yes, that really was City in the...
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Leicester City fans welcome Lib Dems safe standing election pledge
Leicester City fans have welcomed the news that the safe standing campaign at football grounds has entered the political arena.The Liberal Democrats have announced they want to change the law and allow...
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Firefighters tackle plastics fire at Shawell recycling plant, near Lutterworth
Firefighters were called on to deal with an incident at a plant recycling household waste.The alarm was raised at about 6am, today, by an employee arriving for work at New Earth Solutions, in Gibbet...
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Leicester Mercury editor Richard Bettsworth steps down after three years at...
Leicester Mercury editor Richard Bettsworth has resigned after three years at the helm.Richard, who leaves the business on Friday, August 29, has worked for the Mercury for the past 14 years, having...
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Leicester Tigers: A tough decision to leave, says Steve Mafi
Steve Mafi has thanked the players, officials and supporters of Leicester Tigers after confirming his return to Australia.Tigers have confirmed that Mafi has been released from his contract in order to...
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Roadworks taking place in Leicester, week beginning Sunday, August 24
Roadworks are taking place in Leicester in the following locations this week, from Sunday, August 24.• SkyRide cycling event: Road closures and partial closures on event route from 6am until 6pm on...
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529th anniversary of Battle of Bosworth remembered
The 529th anniversary of the death of Richard III has been marked today.Events were held both where England's last Plantagenet king died in combat at Bosworth Field and at the cathedral in Leicester...
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Two arrested in search for Belgrave factory blaze burglars
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of burgling three homes and a petrol station which had been evacuated because of a massive factory fire. The pair, both aged 28, have been questioned...
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Leicester City stars Gary Lineker and Liam Moore endure the Ice Bucket Challenge
Some familiar faces from Leicester have undergone an icy drenching - all in the name of charity.Foxes Legend, England striker and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, current Leicester city centre...
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Premier League predictions: Do you agree with Leicester City legend Steve Walsh?
What is the score going to be when Leicester City travel to Chelsea in their first away game of the Premier League season? That's the question we are asking Leicester Mercury sports writer James...
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Chelsea v Leicester City - Premier League LIVE!
Leicester City face a testing trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday when they take on Jose Mourinho's Chelsea.It is City's first away game since their return to the Premier League after 10 years and it...
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